Why Jay-Z left the Def Jam CEO role AdminSeptember 26, 2023064 views Jay Z left his Def Jam CEO role because of the red tape. He wanted a line of credit to get involved with businesses outside of recorded music, but there… Read more
How DMX and JAY-Z Helped Def Jam’s $100M+ Sale AdminSeptember 25, 2023091 views In 1998, Def Jam was in negotiations with Polygram and Universal Music Group to sell the company. Def Jam was Initially offered $50 million for half of the company, but… Read more
The Success of Def Jam Vendetta AdminSeptember 24, 2023077 views Def Jam Vendetta: the popular video game was one of Def Jam’s best moves. This was in early 2000s. EA Sports BIG games like NBA Street were popular. EA had… Read more
Def Jam: A 40-Year Legacy AdminSeptember 22, 2023078 views Let’s head back to the 80’s! On this episode of the Trapital Podcast, we dive deep into the fascinating history of Def Jam, one of the most iconic hip hop… Read more
LL Cool J Recalls Once Having Ownership In Def Jam Recordings And FUBU AdminAugust 10, 2023059 views “That first contract, at the time, we split the publishing,” LL Cool J told hosts Charlamagne Tha God and DJ Envy. “They gave me like $50,000. My first single I… Read more
Def Jam’s Past, Present, and Future with Gary Suarez AdminJuly 18, 2023049 views A webinar recording of “Def Jam’s Past, Present, and Future,” a conversation on the past decade of business decisions made by one of hip-hop’s most storied record labels. Gary and… Read more